A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8817652 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 93422436 epoch_slot_no: 369636 block_no: 8817475 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 47371 time: 2023-05-25 04:25:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb232d515373de99866f82ac116bc29749792a547275ab5e2a93ca10189ce4cBlock Operator
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